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Key Features

The Dell Dell S2316M and Dell S2316H flat panel displays has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. Some of the key features of this monitor are:

Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Ultra-wide viewing angle at 178°/178° with Ultra-Thin bezel.

VGA and HDMI connectivity makes it simple and easy to connect with legacy and new systems.

Specifications

This section provides some specifications of the Dell S2316M and Dell S2316H Monitor. For more information about the Dell S2316M and Dell S2316H Monitor, refer to the User Guide at Dell Support website.

Setting Up Your Monitor

This section provides information on How to Setup Your Monitor.

Connecting the Stand - Refer to the User's Guide on Connecting the Stand to your Dell S2316M and S2316H Monitor.

Connecting the Monitor - Refer to the knowledge base article How to Connect a Monitor to a Computer? for more information. Alternatively, you can also refer to the User's Guide for the Dell S2316M and S2316H Monitor.

Connecting the Audio Cable - Intergrated speakers are available only on the Dell S2316H Monitor. To know more on How to Connect the Audio Cable on a Dell S2316H Monitor, refer to the User's Guide on Dell Support website.

Troubleshooting

Built-In Diagnostics - Diagnostic tool to determine if the screen abnormality is an inherent problem with the monitor or with the computer and video card.

Common Problems - General information about common monitor problems and possible solutions.

Self-Test

Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether the monitor is functioning properly. If the monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps:

Turn off both your computer and the monitor.

Disconnect the video cable from the back of the computer. To ensure proper Self-Test operation, remove all digital and analog cables from the back of monitor.

Turn on the monitor.
If the monitor is working correctly, it detects that there is no signal and one of the following message (Figure 1,2 & 3) appears. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white.Figure 1: Self-Test Feature when VGA Cable is connected.

Figure 2: Self-Test Feature when DVI Cable is connected.

Figure 3: Self-Test Feature when DisplayPort Cable is connected.

This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. The monitor will enter Power Save Mode after five minutes if left in this state.

Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor.
If your monitor screen remains blank after using the previous procedure, check the video controller and computer, because the monitor is functioning properly.

Built-In Diagnostics

Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps to determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is a problem with the monitor, the computer or video card.

You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode.

To initiate the Built-In Diagnostics:

Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor will go into the self-test mode.

On the front panel, press and hold Button 1 and Button 4 simultaneously for two seconds (Figure 4). A gray screen appears.

Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.

Press Button 4 on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.

Inspect the display for any abnormalities.

Press Button 4 again to change to the next color screen then repeat step 5 and step 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white, and text screens.

The test is complete when the white screen appears. To exit, press the Button 4 again.

Figure 4: Power & Menu Buttons

Common Problems

Common Problem

What User Experiences

Possible Solution

No Video - Power LED Off

No picture

Make sure that the power cable connecting the monitor is properly connected and secure.

Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment.

Check for environmental factors (like fans or other sources of interference).

Relocate the monitor and test it in another room.

Missing Pixels

LCD screen has spots.

Cycle power on-off.

Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.

Run the built-in diagnostics.

Stuck-On/Off Pixels

LCD screen has bright spot.

Cycle power on-off.

A few permanently bright or dark pixels are considered normal by industry standards. The exact number of pixels allowed varies depending on the monitor. Refer to Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for more details.

Run the built-in diagnostics.

Brightness Problems

Picture too dim or too bright.

Dim/discolored video can be caused by the video cable, so try reseating the cable and swapping with a known good part.